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EXCEL

In Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

EXCEL aims to increase student success in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) during the transition to university life by connecting UCF students, faculty, and staff in STEM disciplines, and creating a learning community to support discovery and engagement. Science and Engineering subjects require that students have a strong mathematics foundation. EXCEL is structured to help students hone their math skills to easily master material in their STEM discipline and gain access to critical path courses for a timely graduation.




EXCEL by the numbers

First Year
92%
First-Year retention to the University (81% in STEM)
Graduate
Graduation
53%
increase in STEM graduation of EXCEL students over their matched cohort
Research
1018
EXCEL students have participated in mentored undergraduate research
Learning Community
5395
students have been an active part of the EXCEL STEM learning community

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Gems - EXCEL females are connected with a strong upper division mentor who offers the necessary guidance to guarantee a smooth transition from high school to college in your first year at UCF.

Mentoring

Through GEMS, EXCEL connects students with a strong upper division mentor who offers the necessary guidance to guarantee a smooth transition from high school to college in your first year at UCF.

Undergraduate Research

Eligible students will be paired with an EXCEL faculty mentor to conduct research during the spring semester of the second year.

Excel tutoring Center

EXCEL Tutoring Center

Students have access to free math and science tutoring at the Center, which is staffed by our Teaching Assistants and undergraduate tutors.

Supported Majors in our Learning Community

EXCEL’s primary intervention centers around strengthening a
student's math foundation for success in their STEM discipline courses

Spotlight

Alyssa Ryan

Alyssa is a Biomedical Science major on the Pre-Medical track, with a minor in Health Sciences. While adjusting to the college life in a new

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Events

Events

Incoming EXCEL/COMPASS students - Are you living on campus?  You can apply for our EXCEL Living Learning Community (LLC) to immerse yourself with like-minded students and take advantage of academic and social events within the community.  Look for an EXCEL…
Incoming EXCEL/COMPASS students, we welcome you to hang out with us on Saturday, August 16! Get to know your peers, staff, faculty, mentors, and coaches. Check-in starts at 12:30 pm in CB2, 101. We will move to the ENG2 Atrium…
Join us the Sunday before classes begin for a GEMS mentoring dessert social where you’ll get to know your mentor and meet fellow mentees in the program!
Join us in the EXCEL Center for an exciting Speed Friending event to meet mentees and mentors alike in a fast-paced and fun environment!

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